Today's News and Weather Report

[la_samtyr]

Last night there was a really nasty storm that blew in about 3am. Wind, lightning, hail -- the whole works. It was enough to wake me up and I almost got up but decided I was just too tired to stumble around in the dark.

I haven't seen any damage from my windows but I haven't gone out yet either. Food first, then exploring -- so we'll see.

And in other news, there are a lot of the 'outdoor' cats missing. I've talked with a few neighbors who are cat ladies too, and we think it is because of coyotes and maybe foxes. Honestly, I usually do not hear coyotes this close to the house until late winter, and it's only just fall. Of course, the town librarian has seen a red-tailed hawk in her back yard (her neighbors have chickens) and a lady told me at the grocery store said she had seen and heard an owl in her treeline, so yeah it looks like there will be fewer kitties this year. :'( At least my babies are safe inside! And once I get my furnace looked at, I'll see if I can't lure a few more on the porch.

Comments

[engarian.livejournal.com]

What a lovey pic.

Yes, smaller cats are prey for all types of different animals. Foxes and various birds of prey certainly could get to them.

- Erulisse (one L)

[samtyr.livejournal.com]

The fact that coyotes and foxes are being seen so early has me worried that this is going to be a nasty winter. :/

I do my best to protect kitties but it's hard at times.

[lindahoyland.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry about the cats. Hope you have no storm damage.

[samtyr.livejournal.com]

So far, there is no noticeable storm damage. Hopefully that doesn't mean there is hidden damage that I can't see.

I really hate it when the outdoor cats 'go missing'. I wish I could afford a safe fenced-in area for them.

[casey28.livejournal.com]

Sorry to hear about the missing cats. I'm glad that your kitties are ok.